1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
The 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (8 complaints), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When accelerator was fully depressed to clear potential flooded condition on starting, it got caught in the floor carpet and would not return to idle. Engine immediately redlined and I turned off the ignition. Potentially disastrous if occurred during high passing situation.
Sidewall of my one day old VeeRubber Vitron R41 split about 15 inches along the side wall of the tire about 2 to 3 inches down from the road riding part of he tire. It was a clear day and there were no warnings when the one day old tire just split along the sidewall. The tire was mounted and filled with air at a retail tire store. 185/60 R14
AIR-BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND SAID PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE?
FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS. THE AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CODE FROM THE LIGHT INDICATES A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE CAR HAS 65000 MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
Safety Rating for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
- 1990 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 32 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA (current)
- 1992 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 25 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 8 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 20 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 36 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 32 complaints
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